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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Oakley

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Oakley property lawyer have established excellent connections with Oakley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Oakley.
  • 2 Oakley lawyers work in conjunction with Oakley estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Oakley have a grasp oflocal concerns specific to Oakley and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 The Oakley conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Oakley
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Oakley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oakley since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oakley

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Oakley is more expensive?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Oakley and Hampshire usually warrants more due diligence compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes lease investigation, corresponding with the landlord about the service of applicable notices, procuring current service charge and management information, securing the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Bank of Ireland Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Oakley?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

I am assisting my niece sell her house in Oakley. Does the solicitor commission an EPC or it is for the seller to coordinate?

After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s was kept a mandatory part of selling a house. An EPC needs to be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not something that law firms ordinarily organise. Where you are instructing a Oakley conveyancing lawyer they might be able to arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with reputable Oakley providers

We are getting the release of further funds on our home loan from Virgin Money as we intend to conduct alterations to our home in Oakley. Are we obliged to select a local Oakley solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

Virgin Money don't usually appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Oakley off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Bank of Ireland. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Oakley. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Oakley of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Oakley differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Oakley come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Oakley usually buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Oakley or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Oakley ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to give a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Oakley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Oakley regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Oakley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Lamb Brooks Trustees Limited, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Lamb Brooks Llp, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Henleys, 60 Southern Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oakley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Oakley with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Oakley. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Lamb Brooks Llp, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Henleys, 60 Southern Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EA
  • Brain Chase Coles, Haymarket House, 20-24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NL

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Oakley?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Oakley. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a timeous, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Oakley about your conveyancing in Oakley.

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